Global energy industry faces a 'grand transition' from fossil fuels to electricity

摘要

Future energy demand growth is going to be 'moderate' relative to historic levels, due to gains in energy efficiency and the growth of smart and digital technologies - to the point where per capita energy demand will peak before 2030. So says the World Energy Council (WEC) in a new report that examines three exploratory scenarios for the future of global energy production and use.